- Canterbury Toy Library
First Play
Updated: Jul 4, 2021
Joining a toy library while your baby is young can open up a world of discovery but can also be a little overwhelming to find toys that suit their current stage of development. Below you will find some of our toys recommended for the very first stages of play.

Activity Gyms and Pram Toys
Learning basic cause and effect by reaching and swiping at hanging items.
Mat Play and Tummy Time
Self-correcting weighted toys with chimes
Learn cause and effect by reaching and swiping, making the toy ‘chime’.
Position weighted toys to encourage tummy time and rolling over.
Mirrors
Encourage tummy time, head control, social emotional skills and self-awareness.
Activity Centres
Encourage tummy time, head control, cause and effect, reaching out and hand-eye coordination.
Source: Based on the Toy Libraries Australia Play Skills Series